Summary
The CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships offer a highly competitive opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to complete a high-impact research project. The fellowship provides salary coverage, alongside dedicated research and conference funds for up to two years, fostering a collaborative effort between the CYD Campus and a higher education institution in Switzerland.
Postdoctoral Fellowships at CYD Campus, (EPFL) Switzerland
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
At a Glance
| Key Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | CYD Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Location | CYD Campus & Swiss Higher Education Institution |
| Funding | Salary + up to CHF 3,000/year (Research) & CHF 5,000/year (Conference) |
| Selection Process | Stage 1 (Pre-proposal) & Stage 2 (Full research proposal) |
Research Area
Advanced research intersecting security, data science, and AI to innovate and strengthen Swiss cyber-defence systems.
Applicants must propose projects that significantly influence security and data science, with a focus on Swiss cyber-defence. Key cross-cutting issues include:
- Protection of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of cyber and cyber-physical systems.
- Information sharing, data fusion, and crowdsourcing.
- Data science & AI methods for analyzing cyber- and technology-relevant data.
- Security, privacy, and digital trust technologies.
Location
CYD Campus and a designated higher education institution in Switzerland.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Nationality & Age: Open to citizens of any nationality with no age restrictions.
- Academic Excellence: Primary evaluation is based on academic records and professional accomplishments; excellent grade transcripts are expected.
- Endorsement: Applicants must be endorsed by a professor employed at a Swiss higher education institution who is willing to supervise them.
- Mobility Rule: Research must be conducted in a different laboratory from the applicant’s doctoral and (if applicable) current postdoctoral research.
Job Description
Fellows will lead a research project that bridges researchers from the CYD Campus and at least one Swiss higher education institution. The comprehensive funding package covers:
- Salary: Contribution (including social security benefits) based on the salary scale of the host institution.
- Research Costs: Up to CHF 3,000 per year for project-specific equipment (excluding general IT material).
- Conference Costs: Up to CHF 5,000 per year for conference participation and dissemination.
How to Apply
- All documents must be submitted in English via the online submission platform.
- Stage 1: Pre-proposals are evaluated by an internal committee. Shortlisted candidates will be assigned a prospective mentor for an interview.
- Stage 2: Only applicants endorsed by their mentor will proceed to submit a full research proposal. Final decisions are made by a joint committee representing the CYD Campus and Swiss higher education institutions.
Last Date for Apply
- Stage 1 Deadline (Pre-proposal): 19 August 2026 (17:00 CEST)
- Stage 2 Deadline (Full Proposal): 1 October 2026 (17:00 CEST)
